Research Programs
Shape the Future with Advanced Research
Take your academic journey to new heights with our MS by Research and Ph.D. programs designed for innovators and thought leaders.
- May 8, 2025: Last date for online application submission
- May 22, 2025: Notification to candidates to be invited for interview and optionally, written test
- June 2 – 12, 2025 : Dates of Written tests and interviews.
- June 19, 2025: Notification to admitted candidates
- July 9, 2025: Last date for remittance of acceptance fees by the admitted candidates
- July 28, 2025 : Orientation and course registration begins
- August 1, 2025 : Classes begin for Term I (2025-26)
Research Areas
Faculty Members
Publications
Programs
Explore our cutting-edge research programs designed to nurture innovation and intellectual growth in the field of Information Technology.
Minimum 2 years
Master of Science by Research
A rigorous program focusing on original research leading to a thesis, preparing scholars for advanced research or industry leadership.
- Research-focused curriculum
- Guided by renowned faculty
- Access to cutting-edge laboratory facilities
- Opportunity to publish in premier journals
Minimum 3 -4 years
Doctor of Philosophy (PhD)
An intensive doctoral program designed for scholars committed to advancing knowledge through significant research contributions.
- Comprehensive examination process
- Interdisciplinary research opportunities
- National and international collaborations
- Generous financial support packages
Program Comparison
Research Domains
Explore our diverse research domains where faculty and scholars are making groundbreaking contributions to the field of information technology.
Computer Science (CS)
Pioneering research in algorithms, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and theoretical computer science.
- Algorithms
- Formal Verification
- Software Engineering & Testing
- Programming Languages
- Electric Vehicles
- Ethics in Internet Economy
Data Science & Artificial Intelligence (DSAI)
Exploring big data, analytics, and visualization techniques to extract meaningful insights from complex datasets.
- Remote Sensing & Geospatial Tech
- Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI)
- Streaming & Data Systems
- AI Techniques & Domains
- Natural Language Processing
Digital Humanities and Societal Systems (DHSS)
Bridging technology, humanities and social sciences to understand, analyze and impact societal systems.
- ICT for Development (ICTD)
- Information Technology and Labour
- Political Economy of Innovation
- Information Technology Industry
- E-Governance
- Digital Public Infrastructure
Networking,Communications & Signal Processing (NCSP)
Innovating in networking protocols, wireless systems, and signal processing technologies.
- Digital Twin for Industrial IoT
- Security in Network Slicing
- Zero Touch Networks
- Beam Management in 5G Networks
- Channel Estimation in IRS Systems
Software Engineering(SE)
Advancing methods for designing, developing, and maintaining high-quality software systems.
- Formal Verification and Architectural Analysis of Enterprise Applications
- Testing of Software Systems
- Engineering Software Systems
- Design of Computer Languages
- Formal Verification of Embedded Systems
VLSI and Embedded Systems
Designing and optimizing integrated circuit systems for next-generation computing applications.
- VLSI Architecture Design
- IoT Systems
- Biomedical Systems
- Assistive and Surgical Systems
- Wearable Design
- Rehabilitation Robotics
Specialized Research Centers
Discover our specialized research centers where experts and innovators are driving cutting-edge advancements in key areas of information technology.
E-Health Research Centre (EHRC)
It is an interdisciplinary Research Center that spreads across all areas of research interests in the institute towards doing applied research in the use of Information & Communication Technologies (ICTs) to meet the healthcare needs.
Machine Intelligence and Robotics (MINRO) Centre
A dedicated research and education institution dedicated to the study of machine intelligence and robotics and its applications in the Indian context. Center carries out quality research in that area.
Centre for Internet of Ethical Things (CIET)
The Center explicitly engages with ethical and moral aspects of technologies to ensure better progress towards the 2030 Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) and to nurture a thriving innovation ecosystem.
Center for Technology Research and Innovation – Digital Governance
Center aims to drive innovation in digital governance by developing advanced technological solutions that enhance public service delivery and promote data-driven decision-making.
Computer Science (CS)
Pioneering research in algorithms, artificial intelligence, machine learning, and theoretical computer science.
Topics Involved:
-
Algorithms
-
Graph and Geometric Algorithms
-
Graph Algorithms for IoT Networks
-
-
Cryptography
-
Privacy-preserving ID verification using homomorphic encryption
-
Secure cryptographic implementations against side-channel attacks
-
-
Formal Verification
-
Formal verification of machine learning algorithms and applications
-
Formal verification and architectural analysis of enterprise applications (e.g. Digital public infrastructures)
-
Formal verification of embedded systems
-
-
Software Testing
-
Testing of software systems (e.g. data-driven applications, platform software such as embedded, gaming, and consumer electronics)
-
Testing of machine learning algorithms and applications
-
-
Software Engineering
-
Engineering software systems for regulatory compliance, accessibility, inclusiveness, security, and trustworthiness
-
-
Programming Languages
-
Design of computer languages (programming languages, specification and modelling languages)
-
-
Machine Learning
-
Convex methods in machine learning
-
Machine learning using robust statistics
-
-
Computational Sustainability & Energy-Efficient Computing
-
Algorithmic and control-theoretic approaches to sustainability in and by computing
-
-
Computational Problems in Electric Vehicles
-
Algorithmic and AI solutions for large-scale electrification of road transport systems
-
-
Computational Social and Cognitive Science
-
Understanding human decision-making and its consequences at individual and social levels using computational methods
-
-
Ethics and Regulation in the Internet Economy
-
Understanding ethical and unethical behaviors among internet-based companies
-
Market-based regulatory frameworks for ensuring ethical conduct
-
Faculty Involved:
- Prof. Ashish Choudhury
- Prof. Meenakshi D’Souza
- Prof. V. N. Muralidhara
- Prof. Sachit Rao
- Prof. Shrisha Rao
- Prof. Sujit Kumar Chakrabarti
- Prof. Pradeesha Ashok
- Prof. Srinivas Vivek
- Prof. Vinu E Venugopal
- Prof. Tulika Saha
Publications & Achievements
Our research scholars and faculty regularly contribute to the global body of knowledge through high-impact publications and prestigious recognitions.
Research Publications
Conference Papers
Patents Filed
International Awards
Research Excellence
Our scholars consistently publish in top-tier journals and conferences, maintaining high citation indices and research impact.
Notable Achievements
Best Paper Awards
Our scholars have received 20+ best paper awards at prestigious conferences like ICML, AAAI, and ACL in the last five years.
Industry Collaborations
Joint research projects with Google, Microsoft Research, and IBM have resulted in impactful publications and practical applications.
Research Grants
Our researchers have secured over ₹150 million in competitive research grants from national and international funding agencies.
Ready to Begin Your Research Journey?
Join our vibrant research community and contribute to cutting-edge innovations.
Questions? Write to : research.admissions@iiitb.ac.in
General Minimum Eligibility Criteria
For MS by Research program
- Should have a four-year Bachelor’s degree in engineering (B.E., B.Tech., or equivalent).
- Must have a good academic record.
- Shortlisted applicants: Should have taken a national entrance examination, or Will be required to take a domain-specific entrance examination at IIIT-Bangalore (as specified by the concerned research domain) before the interview.
For Integrated Ph.D. program
- Must hold a 4-year (8-semester) undergraduate degree (or equivalent) in a relevant branch of engineering or science.
- Must have at least 75% score in undergraduate marks. (Can be relaxed in case of exceptional proof of research ability, like research publications.)
- Must have a valid GATE Score in a relevant subject.
- Shortlisting for interview will be based on undergraduate marks and GATE scores.
For Ph.D. program
- Must hold a Master’s degree (or equivalent).
- Should have a good academic and, where applicable, technical track record.
- As per UGC requirements: Shortlisted applicants must have taken either a national entrance examination (as specified by the research domain), or Must take a domain-specific entrance examination at IIIT-Bangalore before the interview.
- Qualified applicants with UGC-NET or similar Research Fellowships may avail them at IIITB, subject to selection through the Institute’s admission process (final decision rests with the Institute).
Domain-specific Eligibility Criteria
- Computer Science
- Data Science
- VLSI & Embedded Systems
- Networking, Communications & Signal Processing
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Digital Humanities & Societal Systems
Computer Science Domain Requirements
- A four-year Bachelor’s degree in engineering (B.E., B. Tech. or equivalent) is required for the Master of Science by Research program
- A Master’s degree in engineering (M.E., M. Tech. or equivalent) is required for the Doctor of Philosophy program
- Applicants should have a GATE or GRE score taken in the last five years.
- Candidates with suitable industrial or academic experience and credentials may apply without competitive exam (GATE/GRE) scores, which may be waived. Applicants should clear a written exam conducted by IIIT-Bangalore, covering topics on Data Structures and Algorithms, Discrete Maths, DBMS, Operating Systems, Basic Programming, Computer Architecture and Organization.
- Screening/shortlisting will be based on the afore-mentioned score and other application details furnished by the applicant, followed by an interview.
Data Science Domain Requirements
- A four-year Bachelor’s degree in engineering (B.E., B. Tech. or equivalent) is required for the Master of Science by Research program
- A Master’s degree in engineering (M.E., M. Tech. or equivalent) is required for the Doctor of Philosophy program
- Applicants should have a GATE examination in any relevant engineering domain.
- For Ph. D., candidates should have a M.Sc. (Math or Computer Science) or, M. Tech (Computer Science) degree.
- Screening/ shortlisting will be based on the afore-mentioned score and other application details furnished by the applicant, followed by an interview.
Computer Science Domain Requirements
- Applicants should have a GATE or GRE score taken in the last five years.
- Candidates with suitable industrial or academic experience and credentials may apply without competitive exam (GATE/GRE) scores, which may be waived. Applicants should clear a written exam conducted by IIIT-Bangalore, covering topics on Data Structures and Algorithms, Discrete Maths, DBMS, Operating Systems, Basic Programming, Computer Architecture and Organization.
- Screening/shortlisting will be based on the afore-mentioned score and other application details furnished by the applicant, followed by an interview.
Computer Science Domain Requirements
- Applicants should have a GATE or GRE score taken in the last five years.
- Candidates with suitable industrial or academic experience and credentials may apply without competitive exam (GATE/GRE) scores, which may be waived. Applicants should clear a written exam conducted by IIIT-Bangalore, covering topics on Data Structures and Algorithms, Discrete Maths, DBMS, Operating Systems, Basic Programming, Computer Architecture and Organization.
- Screening/shortlisting will be based on the afore-mentioned score and other application details furnished by the applicant, followed by an interview.
Computer Science Domain Requirements
- Applicants should have a GATE or GRE score taken in the last five years.
- Candidates with suitable industrial or academic experience and credentials may apply without competitive exam (GATE/GRE) scores, which may be waived. Applicants should clear a written exam conducted by IIIT-Bangalore, covering topics on Data Structures and Algorithms, Discrete Maths, DBMS, Operating Systems, Basic Programming, Computer Architecture and Organization.
- Screening/shortlisting will be based on the afore-mentioned score and other application details furnished by the applicant, followed by an interview.
Computer Science Domain Requirements
- Applicants should have a GATE or GRE score taken in the last five years.
- Candidates with suitable industrial or academic experience and credentials may apply without competitive exam (GATE/GRE) scores, which may be waived. Applicants should clear a written exam conducted by IIIT-Bangalore, covering topics on Data Structures and Algorithms, Discrete Maths, DBMS, Operating Systems, Basic Programming, Computer Architecture and Organization.
- Screening/shortlisting will be based on the afore-mentioned score and other application details furnished by the applicant, followed by an interview.
Computer Science Domain Requirements
- Applicants should have a GATE or GRE score taken in the last five years.
- Candidates with suitable industrial or academic experience and credentials may apply without competitive exam (GATE/GRE) scores, which may be waived. Applicants should clear a written exam conducted by IIIT-Bangalore, covering topics on Data Structures and Algorithms, Discrete Maths, DBMS, Operating Systems, Basic Programming, Computer Architecture and Organization.
- Screening/shortlisting will be based on the afore-mentioned score and other application details furnished by the applicant, followed by an interview.
Syllabus for written test
- Data Science
- Computer Science
- VLSI & Embedded Systems
- Networking, Communications & Signal Processing
- Physics
- Mathematics
- Digital Humanities & Societal Systems
- Linear Algebra.
- Probability and statistics and related topics.
- Data structures and Algorithms.
- Numerical Methods.
- DBMS and Discrete Mathematics.
Computer Science Domain Requirements
- A four-year Bachelor’s degree in engineering (B.E., B. Tech. or equivalent) is required for the Master of Science by Research program
- A Master’s degree in engineering (M.E., M. Tech. or equivalent) is required for the Doctor of Philosophy program
- Applicants should have a GATE or GRE score taken in the last five years.
- Candidates with suitable industrial or academic experience and credentials may apply without competitive exam (GATE/GRE) scores, which may be waived. Applicants should clear a written exam conducted by IIIT-Bangalore, covering topics on Data Structures and Algorithms, Discrete Maths, DBMS, Operating Systems, Basic Programming, Computer Architecture and Organization.
- Screening/shortlisting will be based on the afore-mentioned score and other application details furnished by the applicant, followed by an interview.
Computer Science Domain Requirements
- Applicants should have a GATE or GRE score taken in the last five years.
- Candidates with suitable industrial or academic experience and credentials may apply without competitive exam (GATE/GRE) scores, which may be waived. Applicants should clear a written exam conducted by IIIT-Bangalore, covering topics on Data Structures and Algorithms, Discrete Maths, DBMS, Operating Systems, Basic Programming, Computer Architecture and Organization.
- Screening/shortlisting will be based on the afore-mentioned score and other application details furnished by the applicant, followed by an interview.
Computer Science Domain Requirements
- Applicants should have a GATE or GRE score taken in the last five years.
- Candidates with suitable industrial or academic experience and credentials may apply without competitive exam (GATE/GRE) scores, which may be waived. Applicants should clear a written exam conducted by IIIT-Bangalore, covering topics on Data Structures and Algorithms, Discrete Maths, DBMS, Operating Systems, Basic Programming, Computer Architecture and Organization.
- Screening/shortlisting will be based on the afore-mentioned score and other application details furnished by the applicant, followed by an interview.
Computer Science Domain Requirements
- Applicants should have a GATE or GRE score taken in the last five years.
- Candidates with suitable industrial or academic experience and credentials may apply without competitive exam (GATE/GRE) scores, which may be waived. Applicants should clear a written exam conducted by IIIT-Bangalore, covering topics on Data Structures and Algorithms, Discrete Maths, DBMS, Operating Systems, Basic Programming, Computer Architecture and Organization.
- Screening/shortlisting will be based on the afore-mentioned score and other application details furnished by the applicant, followed by an interview.
Computer Science Domain Requirements
- Applicants should have a GATE or GRE score taken in the last five years.
- Candidates with suitable industrial or academic experience and credentials may apply without competitive exam (GATE/GRE) scores, which may be waived. Applicants should clear a written exam conducted by IIIT-Bangalore, covering topics on Data Structures and Algorithms, Discrete Maths, DBMS, Operating Systems, Basic Programming, Computer Architecture and Organization.
- Screening/shortlisting will be based on the afore-mentioned score and other application details furnished by the applicant, followed by an interview.
Computer Science Domain Requirements
- Applicants should have a GATE or GRE score taken in the last five years.
- Candidates with suitable industrial or academic experience and credentials may apply without competitive exam (GATE/GRE) scores, which may be waived. Applicants should clear a written exam conducted by IIIT-Bangalore, covering topics on Data Structures and Algorithms, Discrete Maths, DBMS, Operating Systems, Basic Programming, Computer Architecture and Organization.
- Screening/shortlisting will be based on the afore-mentioned score and other application details furnished by the applicant, followed by an interview.
Admission Process
1
Application
Submit your application with required documents during the admission cycle
2
Written Test
Qualify in the written test in your chosen research domain
3
Interview
Face a panel interview to assess your research aptitude and interest
4
Admission
Selected candidates receive offer letter and enrollment information
Course fee
For the scholars of the Doctor of Philosophy or Master of Science by Research programme for this academic year.
- The tuition fee is payable till the student completes submission of the thesis. The tuition fee is, however, subject to revision from time to time.
- Alumni contribution and convocation charges will be levied on completion of thesis defense and while submitting no dues as per the rules and regulations in practice at the time of graduation.
Stipend
For the Academic year 2025-26 stipends are:
- For Full-time Master of Science by Research/ Master of Science (Research) students, stipend of INR 20,000/- per month is available.
- For Full-time Doctor of Philosophy – consolidated stipend of INR 38,500/- per month till the completion of comprehensive exam. INR 43,500/- per month after the completion of comprehensive exam as per Institute policy. Stipend is paid for a period of 5 years.
- For Full-time Integrated PhD-stipend would be INR 20,000/- per month till the completion of comprehensive exam.After the completion of comprehensive exam stipend would be INR 43,500/-
Accommodation
Hostel facility is subject to availability.
The male students admitted to the research programme will be provided accommodation in an off-campus hostel facility arranged by IIIT-B.The female Students will be provided hostel accommodation on campus itself. The hostel fee rates are applicable uniformly for all the students irrespective of the hostel location.
Estimate of Hostel and Mess Fees:
- Hostel Accommodation and allied Charges: INR 39,000/- per Semester.
- Mess Charges: INR 28,800/- per Semester.
- Medical Insurance: INR 2,000/- per annum to be paid each year.
- Caution Deposit: INR 19,000/-.
These rates are subject to revision from time to time.
Other costs for books and supplies, travel, purchase of a laptop, etc., need to be factored by students depending on their individual circumstances.
Ready to Begin Your Research Journey?
Join our vibrant research community and contribute to cutting-edge innovations.
Questions? Write to : research.admissions@iiitb.ac.in
Frequently Asked Questions
Everything you need to know about our MS by Research and PhD programs at IIIT Bangalore
On admissions process
Your Title Goes Here
Your content goes here. Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. You can also style every aspect of this content in the module Design settings and even apply custom CSS to this text in the module Advanced settings.
How can I submit my application for research degree programs at IIIT-Bangalore?
You have to submit your application online using given admission portal. : pravesh.iiitb.net
What is the timeline for the admissions process?
Details can be found in our call-for-applications, which is available at our main website for research admissions. The entire process is from February-May for admissions to Term I (August-December) and October-December for admissions to Term 2(January-May).
How do I pay my application fees?
Follow the instructions on the admissions portal.
On eligibility criteria
Your Title Goes Here
Your content goes here. Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. You can also style every aspect of this content in the module Design settings and even apply custom CSS to this text in the module Advanced settings.
How can I submit my application for research degree programs at IIIT-Bangalore?
You have to submit your application online using given admission portal. : pravesh.iiitb.net
What is the timeline for the admissions process?
Details can be found in our call-for-applications, which is available at our main website for research admissions. The entire process is from February-May for admissions to Term I (August-December) and October-December for admissions to Term 2(January-May).
How do I pay my application fees?
Follow the instructions on the admissions portal.
On research degree programs
Your Title Goes Here
Your content goes here. Edit or remove this text inline or in the module Content settings. You can also style every aspect of this content in the module Design settings and even apply custom CSS to this text in the module Advanced settings.
How can I submit my application for research degree programs at IIIT-Bangalore?
You have to submit your application online using given admission portal. : pravesh.iiitb.net
What is the timeline for the admissions process?
Details can be found in our call-for-applications, which is available at our main website for research admissions. The entire process is from February-May for admissions to Term I (August-December) and October-December for admissions to Term 2(January-May).
How do I pay my application fees?
Follow the instructions on the admissions portal.
